Sketchley, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sketchley, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sketchley are administered by Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council. View the full Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sketchley
Sketchley, once a deserted village, has evolved into a residential area within Burbage, located in the Hinckley & Bosworth borough of Leicestershire. This transformation offers unique planning opportunities and considerations for those exploring development or renovation projects in the vicinity.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,989 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sketchley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sketchley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Sketchley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Sketchley.
- - 6 Sketchley Hall Gardens Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3JP
Cedar T1 - End weight ip back to suit form on branches out of shape by 2 metres. Crown lift lower out of shape branches to street level height. Tip back 1-2 metres from house. Remove snapped hung up l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 6 Sketchley Hall Gardens Burbage Hinckley LE10 3JP
CEDAR.T1 - End weight tip back to suit form on branches out of shape by 2 metres. Crown lift lower out of shape branches to street light level height. Tip back 1-2metres from house. Remove snapped hun
Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Grayrigg 23 Sketchley Old Village Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3HT
Extension to detached garage, single storey rear extension, pitched roof to first floor rear elevation and canopy over front entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/00386/HOU - 12 Denis Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2LR
Single storey rear extension and rendered finish to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 12 Denis Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2LR
Single storey rear extension and rendered finish to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Hollyview Sketchley Manor Lane Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2NQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 33 Denis Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2LR
Roof alterations to include front dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 10 Hall Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2LU
Single storey rear extension, increase in roof height to create habitable space and installation of solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 2 Manor Way Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2NN
T1 - Sycamore - Raise canopy to 5m above the road, T2 - Hawthorn - Remove, T3 - Deodar Cedar - Remove
Status: Referred | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 22 Greenmoor Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2LT
Single storey front extension to garage and dropped kerbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 323 Rugby Road Burbage Leicestershire LE10 2NB
Extension and alterations to dwelling, loft conversion, basement, detached garage, new boundary wall and gate
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Sketchley in Leicestershire
Sketchley, once a deserted village, has evolved into a residential area within Burbage, located in the Hinckley & Bosworth borough of Leicestershire. This transformation offers unique planning opportunities and considerations for those exploring development or renovation projects in the vicinity.
Property prices in Sketchley show an average sale price of £255,989, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sketchley a particularly low-crime area.
Sketchley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Hinckley, Hollycroft, Hinckley - Town Centre. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sketchley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Sketchley
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Sketchley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sketchley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sketchley were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burbage planning applications
- Hinckley planning applications
- Hollycroft planning applications
- Leicester Grange planning applications
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- Wykin planning applications
- Aston Flamville planning applications
- Shelford planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.